This program is intended to provide mid to senior-level health and life science executives with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead transformative initiatives within their organizations. Participants will explore the impact of technology on the business of healthcare, leverage innovative thinking, and develop strategic execution to drive improvements in patient outcomes. 
By attending, you will:

• Recognize systemic, organizational, and cultural obstacles to healthcare innovation.
• Understand regulatory, financial, and technological constraints impacting advancements.
• Explore the potential of digital innovations and AI to improve patient care, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Examine the challenges of integrating new technologies into existing healthcare systems.
• Develop strategies to manage uncertainty and minimize risks of new technology adoption.
• Cultivate a culture that embraces change, experimentation, and innovation.
• Learn practical approaches to promote innovative thinking and behavior among all employees.

This program is designed for business executives in healthcare industries who are seeking to lead transformational change by leveraging technology to address industry challenges and build a future-ready organization. Designed for leaders across the healthcare ecosystem, participants from segments such as pharmaceuticals, payers, healthcare providers, technology, health finance, consulting, and innovation will find practical insights and strategies tailored to their roles. This program is ideal for a range of titles, including Operations, Clinical Trial Management, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Product - Medical Device, Sales Executive, Service Line Leader, Physician Executive, Healthcare Policy Maker, Informatics and Technology, as well as those leading new technology initiatives or strategic change efforts.

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Note, this program is not limited to those in clinical settings or individuals with clinical experience. It is designed for executives in healthcare industries who seek to leverage technology to drive efficiencies, improve outcomes, and advance strategic business initiatives through technology.

A Healthcare System in Need of Change

• Understand the historical evolution of healthcare to grasp its current state and recognize areas needing improvement.
• Identify the gaps between current healthcare challenges and the technology available to address them.
  

The Role of Technology in Healthcare

• Explore the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, electronic health records (EHRs), data analytics, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and patient engagement and self-management tools.
• Establish clear goals and understand the potential impacts of technology on healthcare outcomes.
• Differentiate between strategic visioning and tactical execution to understand how each drives business success.

Overcome Obstacles to Digital Transformation

• Strategic Alignment: Build support and align organizational goals for digital transformation.
• Return on Investment: Weigh short-term costs against long-term benefits.
• System Complexity: Integrate disparate healthcare systems to ensure unified, high-quality data.
• Security and Privacy: Balance innovation with robust HIPAA compliance and ethical considerations.
• Transformation Stages: Tailor approaches based on the organization's current state of digital transformation.
• User Adoption: Overcome resistance to new technologies and processes.

Bridging the Strategy-to-Action Gap

• Navigate between ambitious long-term goals and achievable short-term wins.
• Break down functional silos and ensure strategic alignment across departments.
• Establish governance structures with clear ownership and differentiation between "authority" and "power."
• Building and ensuring incentive alignment to continue meeting goals.
• Set clear metrics for measuring progress.
• Align incentive programs with specific organizational goals.

Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

• Foster a mindset focused on horizon growth while ensuring immediate operational effectiveness.
• Prioritize listening to leadership and frontline staff perspectives to gain a comprehensive understanding.
• Effectively communicate the compelling reasons behind digital transformation initiatives to gain support.
• Adopt a human-centric approach to solutions
• Navigate resistance with empathy and promote collaborative problem-solving.
• Develop unified teams to achieve shared success in tackling challenges.
• Build inclusivity and adoption while effectively managing the pace of change.

Sustainability and Continuous Improvement

• Develop a plan for continuous evaluation and iterative refinement of your strategy.
• Move beyond a "set it and forget it" approach to ensure sustained success.